Description
This Beginners Sourdough Bread Recipe is a delightful introduction to the world of baking. With its easy-to-follow steps and forgiving nature, it’s perfect for those just starting out. This recipe guarantees a fluffy loaf with a crusty exterior and soft, chewy interior that will impress everyone at your table. The tantalizing aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes creates an inviting atmosphere, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Whether you enjoy it fresh with butter, as part of a hearty meal, or toasted for breakfast, this sourdough bread is versatile enough to complement any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Active Sourdough Starter (400 grams)
- 3 cups Sifted All-Purpose Flour (360 grams)
- 1 cup Warm Water (240 grams)
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt (≈9 grams)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine active sourdough starter and warm water; whisk until blended.
- Add sifted flour and salt; mix until a wet dough forms.
- Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest in a warm spot for about 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Perform the stretch-and-fold technique four times over the next few hours to develop gluten.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket; refrigerate for 4-8 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Transfer the chilled dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg